Taehyung's reflection stared back at him with a mix of frustration and longing. The weight of their unresolved conflict with Y/N hung heavily in the air, making the atmosphere in the washroom feel suffocating. As he ran a hand through his hair, a deep sigh escaped his lips, the tension in his body palpable.

"Why is she so stubborn?" he muttered to himself, the question lingering in the quiet space. The pain of their strained relationship gnawed at him, and the thought of Y/N being unbothered only added to his frustration. The urge to find a resolution grew stronger within him as he tried to gather his thoughts.

Taehyung's frustration boiled over as he let out a guttural growl, his hand tightening around his hair in a gesture of desperation. "Why can't she understand that I care about her?" he muttered, the weight of his emotions evident in his voice.

The sound of the door opening startled him, and he turned to see Eunwoo emerging from the cubicle. Eunwoo's presence brought a sense of calm, his caring gaze meeting Taehyung's troubled eyes.

"Hyung, it's both of you are at fault. Accusing each other is not going to solve the problem. One of you have to step forward and talk it out." Eunwoo advised with a small smile before walking outside.

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Y/N's fingertips gingerly pressed against the paper, leaving faint ink marks as she meticulously scribbled down her thoughts. The  sunlight cast a warm glow over her room, lending an air of intrigue to the scene. As her mind raced with speculations and possibilities, she couldn't shake the unsettling feeling gnawing at her gut.

SEOUL UNIVERSITY MURDER

VICTIMS:

1. Irene ssi
2. Sehun ssi
3. Soobin ssi

CLUES:

• Blue Eyes
• Black outfit and mask
• Our age

COMMON POINT B/W VICTIMS:

Friends

NEXT VICTIM (SUPPOSED):

Ryujin ssi? Jennie ssi?

REASON:

Unknown!

Her intuition whispered its ominous whispers, revealing unsettling conclusions. Ryujin ssi or Jennie ssi – one of them could potentially become the next victim. Y/N's eyebrows furrowed with concern as she wondered what these individuals might have done to provoke such a level of anger within someone.

Searching for answers and clarity, Y/N knew only one path lay ahead. To delve deeper and to uncover the truth she have to confront Ryujin ssi and Jennie ssi, as only they held the key to unmasking the dark secrets that had stirred someone's murderous intentions.

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As Y/N entered the library, the silence was broken by the hush of whispers and the rustling of pages. Every pair of eyes turned towards her, making her feel like she was under a spotlight. Ignoring the stares, she scanned the room until she spotted Jennie and Ryujin sitting at a table in the back. With determination, Y/N weaved through the aisles of books, her steps echoing on the polished floors.

"Excuse me?" Y/N asked politely, causing Jennie and Ryujin to look at her with curiosity in their eyes.

"Can I talk to you two alone?" she asked nervously, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Why should we? Who knows if you were the killer?" Ryujin questioned, her tone sharp and accusatory, suspicion evident in her gaze.

"Do you think I will call you in front of the whole students if I want to kill you? And why would you think I am a killer?" Y/N narrowed her eyes, confused by the accusation.

"Why are you here, to inquire us?" Jennie asked, annoyance evident in her tone.

"I already told you. I want to talk, just two minutes is enough," Y/N said, her voice tinged with urgency and pleading. The tension in the air was palpable as Y/N waited for their response, hoping they would understand her fear and agree to hear her out.

"Only two minutes," Jennie warned her before walking outside, pulling Ryujin with her. Y/N followed them, her heart pounding in her chest.

As she passed by a table near the door, Y/N noticed Taehyung sitting there, not even looking in her direction. A sudden pain gripped her chest, but she pushed past it, determined to focus on the task at hand. She had to make things right with Jennie and Ryujin before it was too late.

"What do you want to talk about?" Jennie asked as they found a secluded spot outside the library.

"Did you and your friends do something wrong before?" Y/N inquired, a sense of urgency in her voice.

"What do you mean?" Jennie raised her eyebrows, confusion evident in her expression.

"Like something unforgivable? I only started seeing you all from last year. So before that, like two years-" Y/N started, her voice trailing off as she tried to explain.

"W- what two years ago? We don't understand anything," Ryujin interjected, her voice slightly trembling.

"Look, this will sound crazy, but next is one of you if I am correct-" Y/N tried to continue, her words rushed and urgent.

"Then you are wrong," Ryujin said immediately, her tone firm and dismissive. Y/N narrowed her eyes as Ryujin seemed to be hiding something.

"Just-" Y/N attempted to speak, but Ryujin cut her off.

"Look, we didn't do anything nor did we know anything. Come on, Eonnie," Ryujin said, dragging Jennie away with her.

Y/N noticed the way Ryujin started acting so weird as she said two years ago. Y/N feeling a wave of uncertainty washing over her, not knowing if she is the right way. As Jennie and Ryujin walked away, Y/N was left standing there, wondering if her suspicions were unfounded or if there was something more sinister at play.

Y/N walked back into the library, deep in thought, only to suddenly bump into someone. The force of the collision caused the person to fall, and Y/N immediately rushed to his side to help.

"Oh, I'm so-" Y/N started to apologize, but her words were cut short when she saw him glaring at her.

"Don't you have eyes?" he yelled, his sudden outburst making her jump slightly. The tense exchange left Y/N feeling flustered, unsure of how to respond to the his anger.

He got up and started to walk past her, but Y/N had already lost her composure.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Taehyung-ssi?" she shouted at him, the frustration evident in her voice.

"You should ask that yourself," he said coldly, his tone indifferent.

Y/N scoffed in disbelief at his response, feeling a mix of anger and hurt over his dismissive attitude.

"Ask me? ASK ME WHAT? DO YOU EXPECT ME TO COME BEGGING TO YOU AFTER YOU ACCUSED ME THAT I AM THE KILLER? HUH? AFTER YOU SAY THAT YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT ME? AFTER TELLING ME THAT I AM NO ONE TO YOU?" Y/N yelled, her voice filled with hurt and anger, tears welling up in her eyes.

The weight of her words hung in the air, the raw emotions between them causing a tense silence to settle in the library. Y/N's outburst revealed the depth of her feelings, the frustration of being misunderstood and wrongly accused by Taehyung bubbling to the surface.

"And now you are treating me as if I am your enemy—well, isn't that what we are from the beginning?" Y/N asked, frustration evident as she threw her hands in the air.

As Taehyung looked into her tear-filled eyes, a wave of remorse washed over him. He had never realized the extent to which his actions had hurt her.

"Y/N, I—" he began, reaching out to hold her, but she cut him off.

"Don't. I- Hate- You—" she choked out between sobs, her words filled with pain, before turning and running away, leaving Taehyung standing there, consumed by a mix of regret and the desperate need to make amends.

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A/N

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Get ready for the next episode y'all. I feel sad for Y/N. Everything will be fine soon I guess. *evil laugh*

What do you think Ryujin and Jennie were acting weird? Are they hiding something?

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Q) Ask me something, cause I'm out of questions.